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KY HB501

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jason Petrie

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Appropriates approximately $3.24 billion annually for fiscal years 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet from General Fund, Road Fund, Restricted Funds, and Federal Funds sources

  • Allocates $581.5 million (FY 2026-27) and $556 million (FY 2027-28) from Road Fund for the State Supported Construction Program, including $401.4 million and $377.2 million respectively for Biennial Highway Construction projects

  • Reauthorizes $150 million in GARVEE bonds for the I-69 Ohio River Crossing and $150 million for the Brent Spence Bridge Project, with associated federal and state debt service payments

  • Establishes a $1 million annual Maintenance Reentry Employment Program contracting with nonprofits to employ individuals on probation or parole for highway maintenance including litter abatement and vegetation control

  • Funds revenue sharing programs including County Road Aid ($129-136 million), Rural Secondary Program ($156-165 million), and Municipal Road Aid ($54-57 million) annually from Road Fund

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to appropriations providing financing and conditions for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the Transportation Cabinet of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

State Agencies

Last Action

to Transportation (S)

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/13/2026
Committee on Committees3/11/2026
Appropriations and Revenue2/3/2026
Committee On Committees1/27/2026

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